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October 31st, 2023

Overcoming Obstacles: Ann Graham's Courageous Struggle with Misdiagnosed Cancer

  1. Overcoming Obstacles: Ann Graham's Courageous Struggle with Misdiagnosed Cancer Cancer U 51:19

In today’s episode, we have a very special guest, Ann Graham, who will be sharing her incredible journey with us. Ann’s battle with cancer began with persistent leg pain during her marathon training in January 2010. What followed was a series of misdiagnoses, as doctors initially dismissed her symptoms as unrelated conditions.

But Ann’s persistence paid off when she insisted on getting an MRI, which revealed a tumor at the top of her tibia. However, the alarming news didn’t stop there. Astonishingly, Ann’s doctor failed to discuss her diagnosis further, leaving her in a void of information and uncertainty.

Unwilling to accept this lack of guidance, Ann and her husband took matters into their own hands and sought a second opinion from a specialist. This decision changed the course of Ann’s journey. The specialist not only confirmed the cancer diagnosis but also recommended a comprehensive treatment plan that provided Ann with much-needed direction and support.

Through her story, Ann showcases the importance of advocating for yourself and seeking multiple opinions when navigating a cancer diagnosis. Her strength and determination remind us that with the right information and support, we can overcome even the most challenging obstacles.

Andrea Wilson Woods is a writer who loves to tell stories, and a patient advocate who founded the nonprofit Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association. Andrea is the CEO and co-founder of Cancer University, a for-profit, social-benefit, digital health company. With Cancer U, Andrea synergizes her talents of coaching, writing, teaching, and advocacy. For over ten years, Andrea worked in the education field as a teacher and professor for public and private schools as well as universities. Andrea obtained her master’s degree in professional writing from the University of Southern California; her nonfiction writing has won national awards. Her new book, a medical memoir titled Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days, is a #1 Bestseller on Amazon in multiple categories.

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